Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 676 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what Broad Cove has on offer over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you from the start—this is a tough stretch to get excited about. The options are thin, and there’s a long dry spell waiting for us if we’re not patient.
The overall pattern shows very small, weak swell and mostly unfriendly winds for the first week and a half. We’re looking at a lot of days where the wave energy just isn’t there, with combined energy readings stuck in the weak range (19 to 84). There’s a real gap here from the start—nothing really worth paddling out for until we get to the second week. You’ll be waiting a good 8 or 9 days before the surf starts to look any kind of promising.
Right now, from Sunday the 30th of August through to Friday the 4th of September, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind is either onshore, cross, or just not lining up. On Monday the 31st, we get a morning of offshore NW wind and clean conditions, but the swell is only 2 ft and the energy is weak (32). It’s a session for the log, not much more.
Now, we finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Friday the 4th of September. The swell jumps to 6 ft in the morning and 8 ft by the afternoon, all from the SE and short period (6 to 8 seconds). The combined energy hits 676 in the afternoon, which is a moderate kick, but it’s absolutely blown out. Onshore SE winds at 16 mph and heavy rain on Saturday make this a write-off for a clean wave. With that size and those winds, Broad Cove will be a mess. If you’re into kitesurfing, you might find something fun in that cross-chop, but the paddle surfer won’t get much joy.
Then we’re back into a long, flat, quiet stretch from Sunday the 6th right through to Thursday the 10th of September. The energy is low, under 100, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore. There’s nothing to recommend.
Finally, on Sunday the 13th of September, things start to look up. In the afternoon, we get a solid 4 ft of S swell with a moderate 8-second period, and the wind turns clean offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. Combined energy hits 220 (moderate) and the forecast flags it as “expect good surf conditions.” This is a standout, but it’s a long way off—over a week away. It could still change, so keep an eye on it.
The only other glimmer is Monday the 14th of September. The morning shows a 7 ft S swell, still short period (8 seconds), but with light offshore cross-off winds and clean conditions. The energy is strong (565). This is the biggest wave of the forecast, but at that size, it’s really one for experienced surfers only. The short period will make it a bit dumpy and harder to manage, especially if you’re not used to the power.
Overall, this is a long haul with very little payoff. The best of a bad bunch is Sunday the 13th afternoon into Monday the 14th morning. If you can wait that long, you might score a few clean ones. Otherwise, the boards are staying in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | 22 | 24 | 72 | 24 | 34 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 58 | 78 | 64 | 45 | 40 | 29 | 29 | 248 | 676 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03PM1.66m | 10:27AM1.71m | 10:43PM1.64m | 11:04AM1.73m | 11:25PM1.59m | 11:44AM1.73m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:30PM1.70m | 1:03AM1.45m | 1:21PM1.66m | 2:04AM1.38m | 2:23PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:14AM0.18m | 4:37PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.20m | 5:20PM0.20m | 5:28AM0.24m | 6:05PM0.22m | 6:11AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.25m | 7:00AM0.38m | 7:55PM0.30m | 7:58AM0.45m | 9:02PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 7 |
37 | 22 | 10 | 42 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 58 | 78 | 64 | 45 | 40 | 29 | 24 | — | — | 301 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
34 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | S 5 | S 5 | E 7 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | NW 2 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | SE 4 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 8 | — |
— | 1 | 24 | 72 | 1 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 248 | 676 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 97 | 2860 | 30 | 99 | 0 | 1314 | 1314 | 1314 | 0 | 0 | 1039 | 921 | 672 | 546 | 501 | 501 | 831 | 422 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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